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Sarah Foster

MA, LM, CPM

Executive Director / Midwife

Sarah is a licensed midwife in Oklahoma and Texas, and Executive Director of Balance Birth Center. With roots in traditional midwifery since 2002, she brings decades of experience and a master’s degree in Maternal-Child Health Systems. Sarah has served at every level of local and national midwifery leadership and currently serves on Oklahoma’s Midwifery Advisory Committee. She’s known for her systems thinking, advocacy, and deep commitment to reshaping how care is delivered.

Heather Forrest

LM, CPM

Clinical Director / Midwife

Heather has attended births and taught childbirth education since 2006. She is licensed in Oklahoma and currently serves as President of the Midwives Society of Oklahoma and Secretary of NACPM’s Oklahoma Chapter. Heather is a trusted presence in the community and a steadfast advocate for midwifery care rooted in respect and realism.

Lydia Taylor

LM, CPM

Midwife

Lydia grew up in Tulsa and has been providing care at the birth center since 2017. She offers gender-affirming, collaborative midwifery care and is known for her calm presence and deep connection to the community. Licensed in both Oklahoma and Texas, Lydia brings grounded care with a strong emphasis on client autonomy.

Marina Andaluz-Bates

LM, CPM

Midwife

A graduate of the Midwives College of Utah, Marina completed her clinical training at Balance and brings years of experience as a labor and delivery surgical tech. After having two home births herself, she committed to creating better systems for holistic, competent care. Marina is awaiting final licensure in Oklahoma.

Tori Gray

Primary Midwife Under Supervision

Tori is a Primary Midwife Under Supervision (PMUS) and childbirth educator enrolled at the Midwives College of Utah. With years of experience as a doula and La Leche League leader, Tori brings warmth, clarity, and dedication to every interaction. She teaches classes and assists in clinical care under licensed supervision.

Sarah Jones

Primary Midwife Under Supervision

Sarah is a PMUS and certified doula enrolled in the Balance Birth Center Midwifery Training Program. She is passionate about safe, compassionate care and brings a global perspective and fierce advocacy to every birth she attends.

Christine Thomas

Student Midwife

Christine is more than halfway through her training with the Association of Texas Midwives. She assists in both prenatal care and births, and is known for her steady support and presence. Outside the birth center, Christine is a beloved nanny.

Tameka Davis

Student Midwife, Certified Doula

Tameka trained through the Oklahoma Birth Equity Initiative and is currently enrolled in the Balance Birth Center Midwifery Training Program. She brings deep commitment to equity and access in birth care and serves families as both doula and student midwife.

Holly Harber

Director of Doula Services

Tori is a Primary Midwife Under Supervision (PMUS) and childbirth educator enrolled at the Midwives College of Utah. With years of experience as a doula and La Leche League leader, Tori brings warmth, clarity, and dedication to every interaction. She teaches classes and assists in clinical care under licensed supervision.

Willow McCartney

Certified Doula

Willow supports families in all birthing environments and provides overnight postpartum care to help parents rest and recover. Her personal experience with induction and cesarean has shaped her commitment to supporting informed, empowered birth. She accepts clients through Soonercare.

Morgan Harmon

Front Office Coordinator

Morgan is the first warm face you’ll see when you walk through the doors at Balance. She’s been part of the birth center family since 2014, helping clients feel welcome, cared for, and informed from the moment they arrive. Whether she’s setting up your chart, answering your questions, or simply making sure you feel seen, Morgan is one of the reasons Balance feels like home.

Treva McClung, CPA

Office Manager

Treva keeps the ship running smoothly—managing day-to-day operations, answering questions, and supporting both clients and staff with decades of administrative experience. Before joining Balance, she spent 40 years as a CPA serving global companies and nonprofits alike.

This is our team. We’re here to walk with you—through questions, through change, and through birth that is truly yours.